Education

Southern State Community College will host a series of professional development courses open to the public. The first session begins Feb. 28, 2024, and registration is required.

Four students were recently chosen to be the sixth-grade Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) leaders at Hillsboro Middle School.

Students enrolled, or planning to enroll, at Southern State Community College for the fall semester, which begins in August, can benefit from various financial resources to help offset the cost of a college education.

Making a difference in our community. That is the mission at Sinking Spring Community Church, and for students at Peebles Elementary School and Oliver School that is exactly what they have been doing since 2013 by providing nearly 100 weekend food bags for students at the two schools each week of the school year.

Wilmington College’s Harcum Art Gallery will feature an exhibit of Susan Deaton’s works Jan. 24 through March 8. An opening reception honoring the artists is planned for Jan. 24 from 6-8 p.m.

Academically outstanding students have been named to the dean’s list at Wilmington College for the fall 2023 semester. To be considered for this honor, students must be enrolled full-time, take at least 12 graded credit hours and have completed the term with a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation has multiple scholarships available to Ohio students from rural, suburban and urban communities who are pursuing degrees with a connection to the agricultural industry.

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The Bright Local Board of Education has welcomed newly elected board member Dr. Nicole Barnett and re-elected board members vice president Tammy Hauke and Jobey Lucas. Current members of the board include president Angie Wright and board member Steve Cox. Bright Local said it is recognizing each of these important individuals as January is Board Member Appreciation Month. Pictured are (back row, l-r) treasurer Jeff Rowley, Wright, Hauke and Cox; (front row, l-r) superintendent Jason Iles and board Members Nicole Barnett and Jobey Lucas.

The Lynchburg Lions Club and Lions Clubs International sponsored their annual Peace Poster contest again this fall. The Lynchburg club encourages middle school students to develop a special poster on a theme related to promoting world peace.